Thanks for all the responses, can't you use DC4 for o-rings as well? On Friday, October 10, 2014, Ken Hohhof via Af <[email protected]> wrote:
> I think there are 3 different applications, don't mix up the products: > > dielectric grease for waterproofing modular jack connections: Dow Corning > DC4 or equivalent > > grease for rubber feedhorn O-rings: Dow Corning DC111 or equivalent > > anti-seize for stainless hardware: more than just lithium grease, I would > make sure it says something about anti-seize or never-seize or something > like that on the label and also that it is intended for stainless steel. > Many brands. I think I finally found some Permatex Nickel Anti-Seize at > O'Reilly auto parts, after striking out at Autozone and Advance. Note the > stuff with nickel dust in it stains, don't get it where you don't want it. > You don't need much so I got a little tube, but the brush-top bottle might > be good for applying it without getting it on your fingers. > > > -----Original Message----- From: Adam Moffett via Af > Sent: Friday, October 10, 2014 2:02 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Local source for silicon grease (Corning 4) > > > Lots of good responses here. I was wondering if you meant a dielectric > grease, or something to lube up your stainless parts so they don't > seize, or something else? > > Auto parts store should have options for any of that. I bought a can of > lithium grease for $2.99 at Autozone some years ago. It's the size of a > peanut can. Since you only need a dab here and there on each part, I've > been using that same can for 6-7 years. > > Any clues where I might look locally for this? I'm not having any luck. >> >> -Jason >> > > >
